Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

Intel Core 5 211E and Intel Core i5-14450HX are both 10-core, 16-thread Intel processors, but the data shows they are tuned for different environments. The Core 5 211E is a desktop part built on the Bartlett Lake architecture, while the Core i5-14450HX is a mobile processor from the Raptor Lake-HX refresh. The benchmark results reveal a surprisingly consistent pattern: the desktop chip leads in nearly every measurable workload, but the mobile chip counters with dramatic wins in two specific tests. The recorded data provides a clear picture of where each processor excels.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking pattern in the head-to-head results is the consistency of the Intel Core 5 211E's lead across the Cinebench suite. In every Cinebench test, whether single-core or multi-core, the Core 5 211E wins by exactly 1.4%. The multi-core scores are 2055 versus 2026 in Cinebench R15, 8563 versus 8445 in R20, and 20389 versus 20108 in R23. The single-core results follow the same margin: 289 versus 285 in R15, 1208 versus 1191 in R20, and 2878 versus 2838 in R23. This uniform 1.4% delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a slight but consistent clock-for-clock advantage for the Bartlett Lake desktop chip, which runs at a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz compared to the mobile part's 2.40 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost.

The PassMark suite shows a wider spread of results. The Core 5 211E dominates in several workloads. Its largest margin comes in extended instructions, where it scores 21592 against 17207, a 25.5% advantage. Data compression shows a 24.5% lead with scores of 346757 versus 278538. Random string sorting is 16% higher at 34308 versus 29565, and data encryption is 15.2% higher at 17938 versus 15574. Floating point math favors the Core 5 211E by 14.4% (66402 versus 58037), integer math by 12.5% (88117 versus 78330), and single-thread performance by 10% (4006 versus 3643). Even the multi-thread PassMark score, which is the closest overall result, goes to the Core 5 211E at 23833 versus 23680, a slim 0.6% margin.

The Intel Core i5-14450HX does not go without counterpoints. Its two wins are substantial. In the PassMark find prime numbers test, the mobile chip scores 98 against the Core 5 211E's 43, a 56.1% advantage. This is the single largest delta in either direction across the entire comparison. The other win is in PassMark physics, where the i5-14450HX scores 1475 versus 702, a 52.4% lead. These two results are outliers in an otherwise one-sided benchmark run, but they are large enough to matter for specific workloads. The overall average benchmark score reinforces the general trend: the Core 5 211E averages 37829, while the i5-14450HX averages 32040. The percentile ranking also separates them, with the Core 5 211E at the 86th percentile versus the i5-14450HX at the 82nd percentile.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 5 211E is the stronger processor for the majority of standard computing tasks. It wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including all six Cinebench tests and the full range of PassMark math, compression, encryption, and sorting workloads. Its single-thread advantage of 10% in PassMark and its consistent 1.4% lead in Cinebench make it the better choice for applications that rely on per-core performance. For users running typical productivity software, rendering workloads, or general desktop applications, the Core 5 211E delivers higher scores across the board.

The Intel Core i5-14450HX is the better option only in two narrowly defined categories. Its 56.1% lead in prime number finding and 52.4% lead in physics calculations suggest it has a specialized advantage in workloads that stress specific integer dependencies or physics simulation paths. These are not trivial margins, and for software that resembles those test patterns, the mobile chip would provide a measurable benefit. However, the overall score difference is significant: the Core 5 211E's average benchmark score of 37829 places it 18% above the i5-14450HX's 32040. The desktop processor also sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, four points higher than the mobile chip's 82nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a 10 nm process node, a 257 mm² die size, and the same cache hierarchy: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Both are manufactured by Intel. The differences begin with the underlying design. The Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed as part of the Core 5 generation, while the i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, with a codename of Raptor Lake-HX and a generation label of Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh). The architecture field for the Core 5 211E is null in the database, whereas the i5-14450HX is explicitly listed as Raptor Lake.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 211E ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14450HX ships with UHD Graphics 710. The market segments are opposite: the Core 5 211E is a desktop part, and the i5-14450HX is a mobile part. This explains the socket difference, with the desktop chip using Intel Socket 1700 and the mobile chip using Intel BGA 1964. The Core 5 211E was released on 2025-01-12, while the i5-14450HX came earlier on 2024-01-07.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical at 10 cores and 16 threads, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The base clock differs, with the Core 5 211E at 2.70 GHz and the i5-14450HX at 2.40 GHz. The boost clock also differs: 4.90 GHz for the Core 5 211E versus 4.80 GHz for the i5-14450HX. The TDP is another point of separation, with the desktop chip rated at 65 watts and the mobile chip at 55 watts.

The memory bandwidth is listed only for the Core 5 211E at 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14450HX has no recorded value for that field. Both support ECC memory and use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU. The multiplier unlock status differs: the Core 5 211E is locked, while the i5-14450HX is unlocked. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211E is $221, while the i5-14450HX has no launch MSRP recorded. The part numbers are also distinct: SRQERQ65F for the Core 5 211E and SRMXK for the i5-14450HX.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E scores 20389, which is 1.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14450HX's 20108.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core i5-14450HX have its largest advantage?

A: The i5-14450HX leads by 56.1% in the PassMark find prime numbers test, scoring 98 versus the Core 5 211E's 43.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211E and the Intel Core i5-14450HX support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37829, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX averages 32040.

Q: Are the two processors on the same socket?

A: No, the Intel Core 5 211E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX uses Intel BGA 1964.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in 15 of the 17 recorded benchmarks. Its strengths are broad: all Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests, PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The margins range from a narrow 0.6% in PassMark multi-thread to a commanding 25.5% in extended instructions. For rendering, encryption, compression, and general math workloads, the Core 5 211E is the stronger part. Its 10% single-thread lead in PassMark also makes it the better choice for lightly threaded applications.

The Intel Core i5-14450HX wins only in PassMark find prime numbers and PassMark physics, but those wins are decisive. The 56.1% lead in prime number finding and the 52.4% lead in physics indicate that workloads with heavy integer iteration or physics simulation patterns would see a substantial benefit from the mobile chip. The i5-14450HX also carries an unlocked multiplier, which is a feature absent on the Core 5 211E, and it operates at a lower 55 watt TDP. For users whose software resembles those two specific test patterns, the i5-14450HX offers a clear edge despite trailing in the overall average score.